Chapter 130-2 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Any person desiring to operate a school of cosmetology, school
of hair design, school of esthetics, or school of nail care in the State of
Georgia is required to make application for a license to operate the school,
using the form furnished by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, and show by
such application that applicant has met all the requirements of the laws and
rules of the Board. When such application is properly filled out and returned
to the Board, it shall be accompanied by the following:
| (a) |
character references for the persons
interested in operating such school; |
| (b) |
a floor plan of the proposed premises
drawn to approximate scale, showing the arrangement of the classrooms, locker
space, separate rest room facilities for male and female students, approximate
placing of equipment, the entrances and exits, ventilation and lighting, and
adequacy of floor spaces; |
| (c) |
list
of all items of equipment required by laws and rules; |
| (d) |
satisfactory evidence of proper
provisions for duly-licensed teachers; |
| (1) |
Upon acceptance of the application a
preliminary inspection of the proposed premises shall be conducted by an
inspector for the Board and a Board Member prior to the final inspection and
issuance of a license. |
| (2) |
After
applicant has met all Board requirements for facility, equipment, and
consumable supplies, a final inspection shall be conducted by an inspector for
the Board and a Board member. Upon approval by the Board, the appropriate
license shall be issued to operate a school of cosmetology, school of hair
design, school of esthetics, or school of nail care. The license will be
permitted to be retained and renewed only as long as the school continues to
meet all of the current laws and rules of the Georgia State Board of
Cosmetology. Such licenses are not transferable from person to
person. |
| (3) |
The Board shall have a
reasonable period of time to process any application in order to carry out an
investigation for verification of any or all facts stated therein and conduct
inspections. |
| (1) |
A license to operate a school carries
with it the approval of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and is valid
only for the owner or owners specified on the application for the school. Any
request for expansion, relocation, or change in the school's name or school's
owners must comply with statutory and regulatory provisions applicable to new
schools. |
| (2) |
Any person, firm,
corporation or establishment which accepts, directly or indirectly,
compensation for teaching more than one person any branch of cosmetology will
be classified as a school and will be required to comply with all the
provisions of the laws and rules of the Board. |
| (3) |
Any person, firm, corporation or
establishment licensed hereunder shall furnish to the Georgia State Board of
Cosmetology a copy of the school policies and procedures at the time of
application for a school license, and in the event any such policies and
procedures are thereafter changed, a copy of same shall be filed with the
Board. |
| (4) |
Each school is required
to notify the Board within ten (10) days, in writing, of any change in its
supervising instructor or instructors. |
| (5) |
Schools shall be required to supply each
student with a basic kit containing sufficient implements for the learning of
cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, or nail technology. Schools are required
to comply with all sanitation rules adopted by this Board and shall instruct
the students in the importance of complying with all sanitation rules of this
Board (see 130-3-01,
130-3-.03,
130-3-.07, and
130-3-.10 ). |
| (6) |
All schools of cosmetology, hair design
schools, esthetician schools and schools of nail care shall maintain a library
which includes at least one each of the following: medical dictionary, book on
first aid, book on cosmetic chemistry, book on esthetics, book on nail
technology, book on basic nutrition, book of instructor training and teaching
methods for cosmetology, esthetician, nail technology, and hair design, book on
personality and charm, book on primary art, sketching, etc., and at least one
book on business management. |
| (7) |
All schools must be properly lighted and well ventilated. |
| (8) |
All schools must have a supply of clean,
sanitary drinking water, separate toilet facilities for male and female
students, and provide sufficient beauty equipment for the number of students
enrolled. |
| (9) |
All schools must post
the laws and rules furnished by the Board in an open area in each
school. |
| (10) |
When, and if, the
school's enrollment increases beyond its capacity of properly caring for the
original fifteen (15) students as to classroom, lockers, equipment and floor
space, the school shall, for the purpose of good student training, public
protection and safety, enlarge such school to meet the needs of the number of
students enrolled. |
| (11) |
When
closing a cosmetology, hair design, esthetics or nail care school, the Board
shall be notified in writing of the closure and all student records shall be
released to the Board no later than 30 days prior to the closure
date. |
| (1) |
Instructor licenses shall be renewed
biennially by June 30th of odd years. In order to renew an instructor license,
the master cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician or nail technician license
of the instructor must be in good standing and renewed on time. Instructors, at
the cosmetologist level, must renew their Master Cosmetology License biennially
by March 31st of even years. Instructors at the Hair Designer level must renew
their hair designer license biennially by September 30th of even years.
Instructors, at the skin care and nail care level, must renew their esthetician
or nail technician license biennially by August 31st of odd years. If an
instructor fails to renew his/her master cosmetologist, esthetician or nail
technician within six (6) months after expiration, then his/her license to
instruct shall be automatically suspended. A person failing to renew his/her
teacher's license within two (2) years, after expiration, shall be required to
file a reinstatement application for Board review and pay a fee set by the
Board (see Fee Schedule) before an instructor's license may be
re-issued. |
| (2) |
Continuing
Education: All instructors of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics and nail
technology, seeking renewal of licenses, must submit, with renewal of
application to the Board, proof of completion of fifteen (15) hours of
continuing education in the cosmetology profession approved by the Board since
the last renewal of the instructor's license.
| (a) |
The following has been approved by the
Board for continuing education:
| 1. |
At least
half of the fifteen (15) total hours shall be in teaching techniques, lesson
planning, or other advanced teacher training. Each course or program requires
prior Board approval. Any school, group, or association may present its course
of training program to the Board for approval. A course or program developed
and offered through a college, university department, or division of continuing
education of the Department of Education, the Georgia Department of Technical
and Adult Education, or the Board of Regents is exempt from the prior approval
requirement. |
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| (1) |
Any person desiring to teach or instruct
in a school of cosmetology, school of hair design, school of esthetics, or
school of nail care in the State of Georgia, is required to make application
for a license using the form furnished by the Georgia State Board of
Cosmetology and show by such application that applicant has met all the
requirements of the law and rules of the Board. When such application is
properly filled out and returned to the Board, it shall be accompanied by the
following:
| (a) |
a photo static copy of a
current Georgia cosmetology license at the appropriate level; |
| (b) |
proof of one (1) year work experience as
a licensee at the appropriate level; |
| (c) |
proof of a high school diploma or GED
Certificate; |
| (d) |
an official
certification of required credit hours of instructor training from a Board
approved school of cosmetology (obtained within four (4) months), school of
hair design (obtained within four (4) months), school of esthetics (obtained
within nine (9) months, or school of nail care (obtained within four (4)
months); |
| (f) |
proof of passing a written
and practical examination to become an instructor. |
|
| (2) |
Any person desiring to obtain a license
to teach or instruct in a school of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, or
nail technology in the State of Georgia, who is certified by the State
Department of Education to teach cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, or nail
technology in the state's public schools, may make application for a license by
using the form furnished by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and show by
such application that applicant has met all the requirements of the laws and
rules of the Board. When such application is completed and returned to the
Board, it shall be accompanied by the following:
| (a) |
a photo static copy of a current Georgia
cosmetology license at the appropriate level; |
| (b) |
certification from the Georgia State
Department of Education of completion of the three-year teacher's training
program required by the State Department of Education; |
| (c) |
proof of a high school diploma or GED
certificate; |
| (d) |
proof of passing a
written and practical examination to become an Instructor; |
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| (1) |
Student Records
| (a) |
A weekly work sheet signed in black ink
and or electronic signature by the student and the instructor shall be kept for
each student indicating the number of hours of training in each subject. This
work sheet shall be sub-totaled in January, April, June, and September and
shall be subject to review by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology at any
time. |
| (b) |
Student attendance
records, and grades shall be maintained on school premises by the school as
part of the permanent record for each student for a period of five (5)
years. |
| (c) |
Progress Reports on
students' attendance and grades shall be current and shall be made available
for inspection by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology at all times. Should a
student withdraw for any purpose, a notarized transcript of total school hours
for that student shall be signed by the school's owner or manager and submitted
to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology within thirty (30) days of
withdrawal. |
| (d) |
Each school shall
have a curriculum guide and lesson plan used by each instructor for each course
taught. Such curriculum guides and lesson plans shall be made available to the
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology for inspection at all times. |
| (e) |
Certification of completed training shall
be included with the examination application. |
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| (2) |
Apprentice Records
| (a) |
A weekly work sheet completed and signed
in black ink and/or electronic signature by the apprentice, the salon/shop
owner/manager, and the training master shall be kept for each apprentice
indicating the number of hours of training in each subject. This work sheet
shall be sub-totaled in January, April, June, and September and shall be
subject to review and available to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology for
inspection at any time. |
| (b) |
Salon/shop owners/managers must maintain records on each apprentice for a
period of five (5) years. These records must be accurate, complete, and
available to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology for inspection at all
times. |
| (c) |
Should an apprentice
change salon/shop or master cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, or nail
technician, a notarized transcript of total hours accumulated shall be signed
by both the salon/shop owner/manager and the master cosmetologist, hair
designer, esthetician, or nail technician and submitted to the Georgia State
Board of Cosmetology within thirty (30) days of the change. |
| (d) |
Certification of completed training shall
be included with the examination application. |
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| (1) |
Any person desiring to practice
cosmetology at the master cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician or nail
technician level in the State of Georgia, is required to make application for a
license using the form furnished by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and
show by such application that applicant has met all the requirements of the
laws and the rules of the Board. When such application is properly filled out
and returned to the Board, it shall be accompanied by the following:
| (a) |
Proof of passing a written and practical
examination from Board's designated agent; |
| (c) |
any other information requested by the
Board required for licensure by law or rule. |
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| (1) |
Any person at least 17 years of age
desiring to train as an apprentice in a cosmetology salon/shop under the direct
supervision of a master cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, or nail
technician, who holds a current Georgia license and has been licensed at least
thirty-six (36) months, may make application for an apprentice permit using the
form furnished by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. |
| (2) |
Apprentice hours are accumulated
according to the actual number of credit/clock hours of performance and
training in the shop or salon after being registered with the Board as an
apprentice. It is the responsibility of the salon/shop owner/manager to keep an
accurate record of the apprentice credit/clock hours. Credit WILL NOT be
allowed for any hours received prior to issuance of the apprentice certificate
of registration. Credit hours are defined in Rules
130-3-.03,
130-3-.06,
130-3-.09 and
130-3-.12. |
| (3) |
Apprentice training is required as
follows:
Minimum No. of Months Minimum No. of Hours
Cosmetologist 18 months and 3,000 hours
Hair Designer 14 months and 2,650 hours
Esthetician 18 months and 2,000 hours
Nail Technician 8 months and 1,050 hours
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| (4) |
Each time the apprentice changes
supervising master cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, nail technician,
or salon/shop; a new application must be filed with the Board office. The
salon/shop owner/manager must notify the Board that this apprentice is not
training in the salon/shop under the master licensee and submit a notarized
transcript of total hours accumulated by apprentice within thirty (30) days of
termination of the apprenticeship. |
| (5) |
The apprentice permit may be held for two
(2) years and renewed one (1) time only for an additional two (2)
years. |
| (6) |
The salon/shop
owner/manager and master level trainer/supervisor shall be required to supply
each apprentice with the basic materials for the learning of cosmetology, hair
design, esthetics, or nail technology as listed below. The master licensee
training the apprentice shall comply with all rules adopted by the Board and
shall instruct the apprentice in the importance of complying with all the laws
and rules the Board.
| (a) |
The basic equipment
and materials for the cosmetology apprentice shall consist of the following:
| 2. |
wet disinfection container which allows
for complete submersion of cosmetology implements in a hospital grade
disinfectant; |
| 3. |
closed container
for storage of disinfected implements; |
| 6. |
scissors/shears and thinning
shears; |
| 7. |
razor with guard and
disposable blades; |
| 12. |
disposable neck strips, disposable or
reusable gloves; |
| 13. |
perm rods and
end papers; |
| 14. |
marcel curling
iron/flat iron; |
| 16. |
consumable supplies for
all hair services, such as hair shampoo, hair spray, conditioners,
etc.; |
| 17. |
consumable supplies for
all esthetic services; |
| 19. |
currentstandard
textbook; |
| 21. |
a current copy of the
laws and rules of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology; |
| 22. |
autoclave is an acceptable method of
sterilization. |
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| (b) |
The
basic equipment and kit for the esthetics apprentice shall consist of the
following:
| 5. |
skin freshners (toners); |
| 18. |
professional pencil sharpener; |
| 19. |
disposable sponges and applicators,
q-tips, round cotton pads, rectangular rolled cotton and cotton balls; and
disposable gloves; |
| 20. |
current
standard textbook |
| 22. |
a current copy of the
laws and rules of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology; |
| 25. |
one (1) set of facial equipment per each
four (4) work stations or positions to include, brushing, vacuum ionization,
glass electrode or high frequency galvanic or cathodic current, decrustation
machine, spray or mister, one (1) set of facial equipment per each two (2) work
stations or positions to include steamer, one magnification lamp and sufficient
trays for facial supplies; |
| 26. |
one
(1) covered container for soiled or disposable towels; also closed container
for soiled linens; |
| 27. |
one (1)
properly lighted make up area; |
| 30. |
closed cabinet for
clean linen; |
| 31. |
one (1) facial
chair; |
| 32. |
autoclave sterilizer is
an acceptable method of sterilization. |
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| (c) |
The basic equipment and kit for the nail
technician apprentice shall consist of the following:
| 1. |
nail station and chair with adequate
light; |
| 2. |
proper paraffin wax
machine and paraffin wax; |
| 4. |
wet disinfection
container for complete submersion of sanitized implements; |
| 5. |
sealed container for storage of
disinfected implements; |
| 7. |
finger bowl with nail
brush; |
| 8. |
closed container with
cotton; |
| 9. |
nail implements
(disinfection required);
| i. |
tweezers and metal tongs; |
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| 10. |
nail care supplies (disposable
items);
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| 11. |
nail polish;
| b. |
base coat and top coat; |
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| 13. |
cuticle remover and cuticle
oil; |
| 15. |
mannequin hand and/or practice
fingers; |
| 16. |
materials for acrylic
sculptured nails; |
| 17. |
pedicure
supplies:
| b. |
antiseptic foot spray; |
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| 18. |
current standard textbook; |
| 20. |
a current copy of the laws and rules of
the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology; |
| 21. |
autoclave is an acceptable method of
sterilization; |
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| (d) |
The
basic equipment and kit for the hair designer apprentice shall consist of the
following:
| 2. |
wet disinfection container which allows
for complete submersion of cosmetology implements in a hospital grade
disinfectant; |
| 3. |
closed container
for storage of disinfected implements; |
| 6. |
scissors/shears and thinning
shears; |
| 7. |
razor with guard and
disposable blades; |
| 12. |
disposable neck strips, disposable or
reusable gloves; |
| 13. |
perm rods and
end papers; |
| 14. |
marcel curling
iron/flat iron; |
| 16. |
consumable supplies for
all hair services, such as hair shampoo, hair spray, conditioners,
etc.; |
| 17. |
current standard
textbook; |
| 19. |
a current copy of the
laws and rules of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology; |
| 20. |
autoclave is an acceptable method of
sterilization. |
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| (7) |
Apprentice training shall include the
curriculum required for students in the respective levels of cosmetology, hair
design, esthetics, or nail technology. |
| (1) |
Any person or persons desiring to operate
a salon/shop which offers and performs cosmetology services shall submit an
application for a license using the form furnished by the Georgia State Board
of Cosmetology and shall meet all the requirements of the law and rules of the
Board. |
| (2) |
Any salon/shop must be
registered with the Board prior to its opening. Change of salon/shop ownership
or change in the tenant leasing must be registered with the Board by filing an
application for licensure within thirty (30) days of the purchase of said salon
/shop. Business names of salon/shop shall include the word salon or shop and
shall not contain terms which would tend to mislead the public as to the
operation of cosmetology establishment. |
| (3) |
The salon/shop license shall be displayed
in an open area of the registered salon/shop so as to be easily read by
customers and available for inspection by the Board at all times. |
| (4) |
It shall be prohibited to allow pets in
salons/shops except guide and assistance dogs as permitted under Title 30 of
the Georgia Code. |
| (5) |
Salons/shops
shall comply with the rules for sanitation, health and disinfectants in Chapter
130-5 of the Rules of Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. |
| (1) |
Number of Continuing Education Hours
Required for Renewal or Reinstatement of License.
| (a) |
Renewal after January 1, 2003. In order
to renew a license after January 1, 2003, each licensee shall provide to the
Board proof of completion of five (5) continuing education (CE) hours in a form
acceptable to the Board. If audited, the licensee shall submit written proof
from the CE provider of attendance and/or completion of each CE course
submitted for credit.
| 1. |
Three (3) hours of
the total five (5) hours must be satisfied by a course in health and safety
developed by the Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE). |
| 2. |
Two (2) hours of the total five (5) hours
must be in a course previously registered with the Board in any of the
following areas: industry or trade show, health and safety, industry trends,
computer skills, business management, or the licensee's area of
practice. |
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| (b) |
Exemption
from CE Requirements.
| 1. |
A licensee that meets
any of the following exemptions shall not be required to complete the CE
requirements set out in this Rule;
| (i) |
Licensees who have held a license for 25 years or more and can submit
documentation thereof to the satisfaction of the Board; |
| (ii) |
Licensees who submit to the Board proof
of hardship based upon:
| (I) |
Age; proof of
attainment of age 65; |
| (II) |
Disability, medical or otherwise; a documented permanent disability, copy of an
award letter of disability benefits such as Social Security, Railroad
retirement or DD214; |
| (III) |
Illness;
or temporary disability documented by the appropriate physician specialist
stating the disability, anticipated duration and physical or mental
limitation(s); |
| (IV) |
Other
circumstances as the Board may determine on a case by case basis. |
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| 2. |
Licensees who claim
an exemption shall submit to the Board a sworn, written statement, signed by
the licensee before a notary public, setting out the facts supporting each
exemption claimed. An exemption request form may be obtained from the Board or
a written request may be submitted in a form otherwise acceptable to the
Board. |
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| (c) |
First Renewal
of License. The holder of a license who is renewing a license for the first
time shall not be required to meet the CE requirements. |
| (d) |
Reinstatement of a lapsed license. In
order to reinstate a license after expiration, the applicant shall pay all fees
required by law or rule, including the reinstatement fee, and shall submit
documentation of completion of CE hours required for renewal. A license shall
be issued upon completion of all requirements of the laws and rules. |
| (e) |
CE Requirements For Hair Designers: For
the first license renewal period after September 1, 2010, the Board shall allow
a maximum of five (5) hours credit for any CE courses taken between August 31,
2006 and September 30, 2008. |
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| (2) |
Provider Registration of Continuing
Education Courses.
| (a) |
The curriculum of any
CE course not developed by the DTAE or not offered as a course by any of the
institutions listed in paragraph (2)(e) of this Rule must be registered with
the Board and must comply with Board rules. |
| (b) |
Industry or trade show registration.
Providers of industry or trade show courses that wish to register courses for
CE credit must supply the following information to the Board prior to
registration:
| 2. |
Form to be used as written proof of course
attendance or completion for licensee participants. |
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| (c) |
Course of study registration. Providers
of courses of study that wish to register courses for CE credit must submit the
following information to the Board prior to registration:
| 1. |
Outline of subject matter; |
| 2. |
List of persons teaching; |
| 3. |
Summary of qualification of
teachers; |
| 4. |
Number of hours for
each course; |
| 5. |
Date and location
of course; |
| 6. |
Form to be used as
written proof of course completion for licensee participants. |
| 7. |
Course evaluation form |
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| (d) |
Internet, electronic or home
study course. Providers of Internet, electronic or home study courses must
submit the same information for registration with the Board as the providers of
courses listed in paragraph (2)(c) of this Rule. |
| (e) |
Exempt courses. Courses in cosmetology,
hair design, nail technology, esthetics, computers, business, or health and
safety issues offered by schools under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents
of the University System of Georgia, the Department of Technical and Adult
Education, the Department of Education, or any accredited postsecondary
institution shall satisfy the continuing education requirement without a
request to the Board for approval or registration. |
| (f) |
The curriculum developed by DTAE in
health and safety shall be revised as necessary to incorporate new developments
upon request by the Board, interested parties or licensees. DTAE shall make the
curriculum available to other providers of continuing education. |
| (g) |
Requirements for all course providers.
| 1. |
No private providers shall represent
themselves as the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology or the Georgia Office of
the Secretary of State. The prohibition against such representations shall
include all promotional material including, but not limited to, provider name,
course or business name, websites, advertisements, e-mails or
mailings. |
| 2. |
No testing of
knowledge or skills shall be required as proof of completion of any CE
course. |
| 3. |
All licensees shall
receive written proof from the course provider of attendance and completion of
a CE course. The provider's registration number issued by the Board must be
included on the certificate of completion. |
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| (3) |
CE Courses Not Registered With the Board.
Any licensee may request Board approval of an unregistered industry or trade
show or other unregistered course of study for CE credit. The Board, in its
discretion, may approve such course on a case by case basis. All licensees
shall receive written proof of attendance and/or completion of CE courses from
the provider; and the licensee shall submit such proof to the Board. |
| (4) |
Private providers of continuing education
courses must include their registration number issued by the Board on all
promotional material including, but not limited to information about courses,
websites, advertisements, emails or mailings. |
| (5) |
CE providers must renew their
registration by submitting a new CE provider application to the board beginning
April of an even year. |
